Chattooga County, GA

Living in Chattooga County

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Bikeability 15
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Walkability 20
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Commute 47
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Public Transit 9
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Affordability 99
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Public Safety 90
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Airports 62
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Hospitals 56
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Colleges 18
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Schools 27
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Residents

25k Population -1.2k (2010–19)
39  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
9% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
63% Family Households -9% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black10%
Caucasian83%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school26%
High school graduate40%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household63%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$37k Median Household Income +$4.4k (2010–19)
80% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
28  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K33%
$25K to $49K33%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector80%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation33%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Sales and office18%
Service14%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van96%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$72k Median Home Value -$8.2k (2010–19)
13% Built 2000 or Later
$418 Median Monthly Rent +$43 (2010–19)
58% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home21%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier10%

Home Value

Less than $50K33%
$50K to $99K34%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity53%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas15%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas28%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in Chattooga County

United States45
Georgia43

Property Crime in Chattooga County

United States48
Georgia59

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (31%)(66%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump78%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 40 5 1
Feb 43 5 0
Mar 51 5 1
Apr 59 4 0
May 67 4 0
Jun 75 4 0
Jul 78 5 0
Aug 78 4 0
Sep 72 4 0
Oct 60 4 0
Nov 51 5 0
Dec 42 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Chattooga County

Inland Flooding42
Tornado26
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Chattooga County, GA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Chattooga County, GA

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Unity Christian School
17 miles, SE
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Unity Christian School
18 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near Chattooga County, GA

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Berry College
16 miles, SE
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Shorter University
17 miles, SE
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Dalton State College
28 miles, NE
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Covenant College
34 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Chattooga County, GA

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Floyd Medical Center
18 miles, SE
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Adventhealth Gordon
24 miles, E

Airports

Airports near Chattooga County, GA

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Lovell Field
40 miles, N